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February 26, 2018
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, Kimberly Conway, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the minutes of February 5, 2018 as amended
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Simolaris made a motion to accept the minutes of February 5, 2018 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Simolaris made a motion to accept the minutes of February 5, 2018 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Simolaris)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Open the Public Hearing
Plan #16533328. ' FEBRUARY 26, 2018 -6 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed Dave Boucher from National Grid came to the podium for this Agenda item.
From the minutes
“Plan #16533328. ' FEBRUARY 26, 2018 -6 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed Dave Boucher from National Grid came to the podium for this Agenda item..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
It was voted
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon - Middlesex Turnpike to relocate the following poles...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon - Middlesex Turnpike to relocate the following poles 74,75,75-1,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,96-1,97,98,98- 94,99,100,101,102,103,103-1,103-50,104,105,106,107, and pole 108 and Install poles 73-84,76- 84 and pole 90-84 for Mass DOT Project. The location begins approximately NW of the Centerline of the intersection of town line of Billerica and Bedford on Middlesex Turnpike, and continues approximately 5280 feet in a Northwest Direction. Plan #16533328. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon - Middlesex Turnpike to relocate the following poles 74,75,75-1,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,96-1,97,98,98- 94,99,100,101,102,103,103-1,103-50,104,105,106,107, and pole 108 and Install poles 73-84,76- 84 and pole 90-84 for Mass DOT Project. The location begins approximately NW of the Centerline of the intersection of town line of Billerica and Bedford on Middlesex Turnpike, and continues approximately 5280 feet in a Northwest Direction. Plan #16533328. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Plan #1653328-1 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Plan #1653328-1 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon ~ Lexington Road, to relocate the following poles -68,69,70,71,72,73,73-1, 74,78, and 79 on Lexington Road and Install...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon ~ Lexington Road, to relocate the following poles -68,69,70,71,72,73,73-1, 74,78, and 79 on Lexington Road and Install pole 74-84- and 80- 84 for Mass DOT project. Location approximately as show Plan attached. Plan #1653328-1. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2018 for National Grid and Verizon ~ Lexington Road, to relocate the following poles -68,69,70,71,72,73,73-1, 74,78, and 79 on Lexington Road and Install pole 74-84- and 80- 84 for Mass DOT project. Location approximately as show Plan attached. Plan #1653328-1. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon-Manning Road, to relocate the following poles-4,5,6,7 and pole 8 and install pole 3-84,5-50, and 5-50-84 for Mass DOT project Plan...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon-Manning Road, to relocate the following poles-4,5,6,7 and pole 8 and install pole 3-84,5-50, and 5-50-84 for Mass DOT project Plan #16533328-2 until March 5, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon-Manning Road, to relocate the following poles-4,5,6,7 and pole 8 and install pole 3-84,5-50, and 5-50-84 for Mass DOT project Plan #16533328-2 until March 5, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
MEETING MINURES
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the Articles of Organization for Triple Sushi, inc., d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House at 199 Boston Road, N. Billerica, MA 01821
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to approve the Articles of Organization for Triple Sushi, inc., d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House at 199 Boston Road, N. Billerica, MA 01821. It was voted: 4 --1!n Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to approve the Articles of Organization for Triple Sushi, inc., d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House at 199 Boston Road, N. Billerica, MA 01821. It was voted: 4 --1!n Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Giroux)
FY 2019 BUDGET
Approve the FY2019 Budget, excluding Public Safety, for a total of $131,442,447.00 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the FY2019 Budget, excluding Public Safety, for a total of $131,442,447.00 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the FY2019 Budget, excluding Public Safety, for a total of $131,442,447.00 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the Public Safety Budget for a total of $18,865,659.00
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Public Safety Budget for a total of $18,865,659.00. it was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1~ Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Public Safety Budget for a total of $18,865,659.00. it was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1~ Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Award eight (8) $1,000 Scholarships to the Class of 2018 to be distributed through the Billerica Scholarship Foundation
KENT SCHOLARSHIP Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen award eight (8) $1,000 Scholarships to the Class of 2018 to be distributed through the Billerica Scholarship Foundation. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“KENT SCHOLARSHIP Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen award eight (8) $1,000 Scholarships to the Class of 2018 to be distributed through the Billerica Scholarship Foundation. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Allow Billerica Fast Pitch Softball to place two (20 Plastic Triangular Signs in the Town Center to Advertise Spring Registration the Week of March 4 through March 11, 2018
BILLERICA FAST PITCH SOFTBALL, REQUEST TO PLACE TWO (2) PLASTIC TRIANULAR SIGNS IN THE TOWN CENTER TO ADVERTISE SPRING REGISTRATION THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 THOUGH MARCH 11, 2018 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to allow Billerica Fast Pitch Softball to place two (20 Plastic Triangular Signs in the Town Center to Advertise Spring Registration the Week of March 4 through March 11, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“BILLERICA FAST PITCH SOFTBALL, REQUEST TO PLACE TWO (2) PLASTIC TRIANULAR SIGNS IN THE TOWN CENTER TO ADVERTISE SPRING REGISTRATION THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 THOUGH MARCH 11, 2018 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to allow Billerica Fast Pitch Softball to place two (20 Plastic Triangular Signs in the Town Center to Advertise Spring Registration the Week of March 4 through March 11, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Join the proposed litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors as proposed by Kopelman and Paige, and to authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to join the proposed litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors as proposed by Kopelman and Paige, and to authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf. It was voted 5 - In favor 0 - Opposed APPOINTMENTS Scholarship Foundation
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to join the proposed litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors as proposed by Kopelman and Paige, and to authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf. It was voted 5 - In favor 0 - Opposed APPOINTMENTS Scholarship Foundation.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Michael Rosa to the Scholarship Foundation Committee It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to appoint Michael Rosa to the Scholarship Foundation Committee It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to appoint Michael Rosa to the Scholarship Foundation Committee It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Giroux)
MEETING SCHEDULE
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE March § and March 19, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE March § and March 19, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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